Window construction



Sept. 3, 1935. J. A. SWENSON WINDOW CONSTRUCTION FiledJan. 18, 1934 2Sheets-Sheet l Inventor JM/6/7d'0 7 Attomey Sept. 3, 1935.

J. A. SWENSON WINDOW CONSTRUCTION 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Filed Jan. 18, 1934Inventor m Jive/7 0"0/7 Attm'ney Patented Sept. 3, 1935 UNETE STATESPATENT OFFEQE 2 Claims.

This invention relates to that class of structures broadly referred toas Window constructions and has more particular reference to an improvedsash or frame formation, an improved idea in window light or panemountings, and

fastening means therefor.

Notwithstanding the crowded development of the prior art to which theinvention relates it is still the common practice in the trade to employwhat may be referred to as the conventional sash construction whereinthe top and bottom rail and vertical stiles are rabbeted to accommodatethe marginal portions of the glass pane, the pane being temporarily heldin place by brads or clips which are in turn covered by putty orequivalent retention material.

It is a matter of common knowledge that when the putty becomes weatherbeaten it dries out and frequently permits window panes to fall out. Tothe farmer, whom this improved arrangement is primarily intended toserve, this is not only inconvenient and expensive, but is disastrous inbarn construction where a multiplicity of window lights are frequentlyused for lighting and ventilating purposes.

With these disadvantages clearly in mind I have discovered the need fora window structure wherein the window pane can be expeditiously placedand retained in position and which are 0 not so easily displaced by theelements.

Briefly stated I have accomplished the desired aim by utilizing aspecially adapted frame formation intended to accommodate an inclinedpanel or pane wherein attendant features serve to promote durability andexpediency of repair, it being possible with the improved arrangement toremove and replace the sash without requiring special tools.

Further and more explicit features of the invention will become morereadily apparent from the following description and drawings.

In the drawings:

Figure 1 is a fragmentary elevational view of a portion of a structuredeveloped in accordance with the principles of the present invention.

Figure 2 is a similar view of the reverse side of the arrangementdepicted in Figure 1.

Figures 3 and 4 are vertical and horizontal sections taken approximatelyon the planes of the lines 3-3 and 44 of Figure 1.

Figures 5 and 6 are detail perspective views.

Before introducing the detailed description I desire to point out thatthe invention is applicable to a unitary sash or to a windowconstruction embodying a plurality of relatively small window panes. Thefollowing description and claims may be interpreted accordingly. That isto say, I will describe a single window pane and the manner in which itis mounted, notwithstanding the fact that the invention is applicable tomultiple pane construction. It follows therefore that in the drawingsthe numeral I designates what may be broadly referred to as a frame.This frame as shown particularly in Figures 1 and 2 embodies a top rail8 and a bottom rail 9, these being in horizontal position and joinedtogether through the instrumentality of vertical frame members or stilesI0 and II respectively. It is evident from the drawings however that thepart 9 is the usual base or bottom rail or frame member and the part I0one of the end frame members. Moreover the parts 8 and II specificallyspeaking, would be probably described as parting strips. For the purposeof this invention however the parts 8 and 9 are upper and lower railsand the parts Ill and II vertical stiles. The panel or window pane isdenoted by the numeral l2.

Calling attention to Figure 3 it will be observed that the top rail 8has one face thereof beveled and this serves as an abutment or rest forthe upper marginal ledge portion of the window pane. This portion of thepane is held in place by clamping means here shown as comprising a sheetmetal cleat I3 of channeled form having an attaching flange I4. Theflange is apertured to accommodate suitable fastening members I5 hereshown as ordinary screw eyes. The channeled formation of the cleats I3allows it to accommodate a strip of paper I6 which may be described as apacking element. This provides a good joint and avoids breakage.

The vertical frame members or stiles I0 and II are formed with inclinedgrooves II and I8 (see Figure 4). These grooves serve as adapters forthe edge portions of the window pane. Then as shown in Figure 3 theupper corner portion of the lower rail 9 is rabbeted to form a seat orledge I9 for the lower edge portion of the window pane. This ledge I9may be of appropriate proportion to accommodate different thicknesses ofglass. At one or both ends there is a counterbore I0 which communicateswith each groove I? and I8 and forms a drain passage for the water. Thusit will be seen that the window pane is fastened in an inclined positionbetween the vertical frame members I0 and II, is clamped against thebeveled surface of the upper rail 8 and rests removably in the ledge I8of the lower rail 9. This permits the window pane to exclude theelements and provide a substantially waterproof mounting. Incidentallywhere a multiple pane construction is utilized it is the practice toformthe upper rail 8 with the same sort of groove l9 and drain 19* as shownon the part 8 in Figure 3. This is however incidental to the importanceof the invention.

It is to be added that in order to provide for rigidity I have found itexpedient and practical to employ resilient anti-rattling and retainingunits 20. These are preferably fastened to the Vertical rails l and H.One of these devices or units is shown in Figure 6 and it will beobserved that it is preferably made from a length of wire having its endportions 2| bent laterally to the body portion to facilitate fasteningto the rail or stile. The intermediate portion has a double bendformation wherein the two outward bends 22 are fashioned to pressyieldably against the window pane as shown in Figure 3.

The gist of the invention is predicated upon a structure characterizedby a frame embodying upper and lower or horizontal frame members orrails 8 and 9 and vertical frame members or stiles iii and H. The partsl0 and H are provided with inclined grooves for the reception of theedge portions of the pane so that the pane can be easily slipped downinto place and rested against the seat 59 formed as a feature of therail 9. Additional novelty is predicated upon the simple clamping meansor cleat shown in Figure 5, together with the stabilizing oranti-rattler clips or units 28. The drainage feature is also important.

A careful consideration of the foregoing description in conjunction withthe illustrative drawings will enable the reader to obtain a clearunderstanding of the purpose, features and advantages, the explicitconstruction, and the invention as hereinafter claimed.

It is to be understood that minor changes in shape, size, relativeproportions, and materials may be resorted toin practice withoutdeparting from the spirit of the invention or the scope of 1. In aWindow construction, a frame including top and bottom members and a pairof side members, said top member having its inner edge slopingdownwardly and outwardly and the bottom member having a recess in itstop outer corner, the wall of which slopes outwardly and downwardly fromthe upper edge of said bottom member through the outer face thereof,said side members having grooves in their inner edges sloping downwardlyand outwardly from the sloping edge of the top member to the recess, atransparent member having its side edges located in said grooves withits upper end resting against the sloping edge of the top member and itslower end resting in the recess, a strip detachably connected with thesloping inner edge of the top member and having a lower part fittingover the upper end of the transparent member, said lower part being ofsubstantially channel shape, and a packing member located therein andbearing against the upper end of the transparent member.

2. In a window construction, a frame including top and bottom membersand a pair of side members, said top member having its inner edgesloping downwardly and outwardly and the bottom member having a recessin its top outer oorner, the wall of which slopes outwardly anddownwardly from the upper edge of said bottom member through the outerface thereof, said side members having grooves in their inner edgessloping downwardly and outwardly from the sloping edge of the top memberto the recess, a transparent member having its side edges located insaid grooves with its upper end resting against the sloping edge of thetop member and its lower end resting in the recess, a strip detachablycon-

